General Dentistry

A smile makeover can boost your confidence for an upcoming job interview, promotion or new relationship. It is a function of cosmetic dentistry, of the type we provide at White & White in Midlothian VA, and may include teeth whitening, clear braces, veneers, or dental implants.

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At White & White in Midlothian VA, we see patients who have struggled with insufficient sleep for months or even years. Some of them are diagnosed with sleep apnea.

You Can’t Just “Tough It Out”

Some of these people are reluctant to pursue professional help. This is unfortunate, because sleep apnea is treatable, and takes such a high toll on their health and quality of life.

Sleep apnea is characterized by pauses in breathing. It can happen repeatedly through the night, and last from a few seconds up to a minute. It deprives the brain of oxygen, and is associated with high blood pressure, diabetes, heart problems, and other serious conditions.

There are several types of sleep apnea:

Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Throat muscles soften and cover the airway. This is the most prevalent type.

Pauses in breathing while sleeping (as evidenced by another person noticing the behavior)

Sore throat or dry mouth after sleeping

Restless sleep

Falling asleep while performing normal daily activities

Inability to concentrate during the day

Depression and irritability

Awakening with a headache

Extreme fatigue

At White & White in Midlothian VA, we provide effective sleep apnea treatment. If you or a loved one suffers from sleep apnea, or even if you just suspect it, call us for a consultation. We also provide cosmetic, general and family dentistry.

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Everyday issues cause some individuals to respond by clenching their jaw or grinding their teeth. This can bring on TMD, a condition we treat at White & White in Midlothian VA.

TMD is frequently confused with ‘TMJ,’ the acronym for temporomandibular joint. The terms, however, are not synonymous.

Your jaw is able to open and close thanks to many muscles and the intricate temporomandibular joints. These joints enable strength and flexibility as you chew, speak, and yawn.

Damage to them can lead to extreme pain in the jaw, head, face and neck. Pain may be experienced on one or both sides.

TMD is an often misdiagnosed condition because facial pain can result from a variety of problems, not just damage to the temporomandibular joints. Sinus infections, tooth decay, and facial inuries can cause jaw pain. An accurate diagnosis is the first step in treating TMD.

At White & White we have been diagnosing and treating TMD for years, working with other specialists when required. If you are noticing clicking, popping, or discomfort in your jaw, call us today for a diagnosis and treatment plan. We offer general and family dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, and are a mercury-free practice.

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Some of our patients at White & White in Midlothian VA experience severe anxiety when undergoing dental treatment.They aren’t alone: far from it. As many as one of every four adult Americans cope with dental anxiety, to one degree or another.

It’s a serious matter, because it might keep you from seeing us every six months for a cleaning and checkup. We encourage brushing and flossing at home, but that alone isn’t enough.

The causes of dental anxiety are diverse: the fear of pain, a fear of injections, and the sense of loss of control are some of the more common. Whatever might be causing,though, we have several types of sedation dentistry that can get most dental anxiety patients through their appointment.

Nitrous Oxide (laughing gas) has been used in dentistry for more than one hundred years. It may or may not make you laugh, but it will put you in a state of relaxation. Most many patients, it’s enough to overcome their anxiety.

Oral Conscious Sedation involves taking a sedative about an hour before the scheduled procedure. It acts quickly, is very effective, and has virtually no side effects. You won’t be asleep, but you won’t be aware of most of what’s going on. You’ll need a ride home when it’s over.

IV Sedation is administered intravenously. It won’t put you to sleep, either, but will make you very drowsy. As with oral conscious sedation, you’ll need someone to drive you home.

If you have avoided the dentist due to dental anxiety, sedation dentistry may be the answer you’ve been looking for. White & White, in Midlothian VA, also provides general and family dentistry, and is a mercury free practice.

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There are two words that can strike fear into the stoutest of hearts: root canal. But at White & White in Midlothian VA, root canals are performed with the patient’s comfort uppermost in mind.

A root canal is a procedure that treats the inside of a tooth. It becomes necessary when a cavity infects a tooth’s interior, which can cause a whole lot of pain.

The technical word for a root canal is endodontic therapy. In short, it works like this: after an access hole is drilled in the surface of the infected tooth, the damaged interior, or pulp, is removed. What remains is thoroughly cleaned, filled, and sealed. A crown is placed over the whole thing to protect it, and provide a natural-looking appearance.

No one likes going to the dentist to begin with, and root canals have the reputation of being painful. We have sedation dentistry for those who need it, including IV sedation. It won’t put you completely to sleep, but will make you feel much more at ease. (You’ll need a ride home afterward.)

In addition to root canals, White & White in Midlothian VA offers general and family dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, and other services. Call today to schedule an appointment or consultation.

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This won’t surprise you: at White & White in Midlothian VA, teeth are our business. We’re dentists, after all. We’ve come to have a deep appreciation for teeth, and would like to share some lesser-known facts about them.

Children’s teeth are soft until about age 10.

A tooth with a crown can still get a cavity.

Your gum tissue is as important as your teeth.

Some prescription drugs can increase your risk of tooth decay.

Some home tap water filters remove fluoride.

19 percent of kids between the ages of 2 and 19 have untreated tooth decay.

Heartburn can be bad for teeth.

Allergies can cause tooth grinding.

Dried fruit is just as harmful for teeth as sticky candy.

Tooth enamel cannot repair itself, though dentin and cementum (the substance that surrounds the tooth root) can partially regenerate.

A Harvard-led team recently used low-powered lasers to activate stem cells and stimulate the growth of teeth in rats and human dental tissue in a lab.

There are about 300 types of bacteria in your mouth (!!).

Chewing sugarless gum after meals can help remove food particles on your teeth. You still need to brush, but if you can’t brush immediately after meals, sugarless gum can help keep your teeth clean.

Cavities often don’t cause pain until they have reached the root and nerve of the tooth. Visit your dentist regularly to prevent cavities or at least to detect them when they are small.

Bone recession can cause tooth loss, even if no decay is present.

We could go on. At White & White in Midlothian, we understand that teeth are living organisms with a complex supply of nerves and blood vessels. And that’s why, as dentists, we urge our patients to brush and floss twice a day, and see us twice a year for a cleaning and checkup. We provide general and family dentistry, and are a mercury-free practice.

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Are you a parent of young children? Do you want them to have better oral hygiene habits than you did when you were young? Many adults have a mouth full of fillings and want to start their kids on a road to better dental health. At White & White in Midlothian VA, we have a prevention-oriented philosophy of dental care.

Patients of all ages need to start with an exam to determine their current status. Your dental condition is influenced by your dietary habits, previous dental work, physical health, medications, lifestyle and family history. After a comprehensive analysis, we’ll establish a prevention plan just for you.

A prevention plan is a multi-faceted approach designed to maintain optimum dental health. It involves affordable preventative services, twice-yearly exams, and professional cleanings that help prevent a multitude of serious dental issues.

Dental health cannot be maintained solely in our office. Daily brushing and flossing is essential. A healthy diet is necessary and will deliver benefits to your whole body, not just your teeth.

At White & White in Midlothian VA, the dental health of our patients is our primary concern. If you suspect you have a cavity or some other issue, call us before it gets worse. We provide general and family dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, and are a mercury-free practice.

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White & White in Midlothian serves patients of all ages with general and family dentistry. Our relaxing staff takes special care of our youngest patients to make sure they are comfortable and safe.

We Pamper Our Youngest Patients

Being extra gentle with our young patients is important. We understand that going to the dentist can be a bit frightening for a child, so we make sure they are comfortable with their surroundings, and always invite mom or dad to join them in the examination room. We make sure they understand which procedures are required and answer their questions.

Children’s dentistry requires more than just comfort, however. Drs. Pranee White and John Han understand how children’s dentistry differs from the treatment for older patients. If you have questions about any of our procedures, please feel free to call and set up a consultation.

The American Dental Association counsels parents to bring their child to a dentist when their first tooth appears, usually around one year of age. By starting regular dental visits early, and teaching proper hygiene, we can help you reinforce essential oral care habits and lifestyle choices that will produce strong and healthy teeth that last a lifetime.

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There is nothing quite like bright white teeth to light up a person’s face when they smile and laugh. And with the teeth whitening procedures available at White and White in Midlothian VA, no one has to settle for anything less.

This is a great time to get a deep teeth cleaning and tooth whitening at White & White in Midlothian. With a deep cleaning followed by teeth bleaching, your teeth will feel as good as they look.

Teeth whitening has become very popular. But before you decide on how you want to reach that goal, talk about your teeth-whitening goals with us. We want to be sure your goals are realistic! Some patients’ teeth do not whiten as well as others, and the older the patient, the more likely this will be an issue.

Furthermore, composite resins already in place will not whiten along with the patient’s natural teeth, so should understand that at the outset.

We recommend that you have your teeth whitened professionally. You may known of people who have used over-the-counter products and been satisfied with the results. This includes whitening kits you can get from the drug store, and whitening toothpastes. Many of these products include ingredients that can do more harm than good. Everyone wants that dazzling smile, but don’t gamble with your teeth!

To find out about all of the teeth-whitening options available to you, give us a call at White & White. In addition to cosmetic dentistry, we practice general and family dentistry. For more than twenty years, our patients have trusted us with their teeth.

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Hi. We’re Drs. Pranee White and John Han, experienced dentists here in Midlothian. It is our goal to help patients have optimum oral health, and today we would like to talk about something else associated with our mouths that doesn’t get as much attention as cavities or cosmetic dentistry: it’s our sense of taste.

A happy mouth is not only a healthy mouth, but also a mouth that can enjoy the flavors of all types of foods. And it turns out that many of the habits that will keep your taste buds sensitive are those that will also be good for your teeth and gums. So here are a few tips to help you better enjoy the flavor of your food.

1) Treat dry mouth. Dry mouth can create a loss of taste sensitivity, so it should be treated quickly by your Bon Air, Midlothian, or Bon Air dentist. Plus, optimal levels of saliva are important to avoid cavities and keep gums healthy.

2) Avoid processed foods with fake flavors and too much sugar and salt. They will quickly desensitize you to more subtle, healthy flavors.

3) Don’t smoke! Cigarettes are responsible for so many horrible health issues, but many people don’t realize that their sense of taste is dulled while they smoke and the olfactory nerves can even be damaged permanently.

Thank you so much for visiting the Midlothian dentist blog. Along with dental health and a keen sense of taste, we want our patients to have the beautiful smile they have always desired. So, if you have any questions regarding cosmetic dentistry such as smile makeovers, dental implants or teeth whitening, please contact us. We are located at 1690 Huguenot Rd and you can reach us for an appointment at 804-302-5592.